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Read articles →This isn't a Bobcat CT5555 walkaround but a business-operator comparison: a snow-removal pro argues why a tractor-mounted snowblower beats a truck and plow for his driveway route. He covers finesse and edge quality, client reactions, per-driveway timing (about three minutes over four passes with an 82-inch blower), travel-speed limitations, neck strain from constant maneuvering, and using this setup for HOA/townhome routes. Best for aspiring snow-service operators weighing equipment choices, not buyers wanting tractor specs or a hands-on demo.
Posted by Nate Feldman of Feldman's Lawn and Landscape, sharing an owner-operator's business perspective on snow removal equipment rather than a neutral product review.
He says the finesse is far superior, giving crisp edges and no dragged piles, versus a truck plow which can rip up grass and leave messy edges at the driveway.
He says most driveways take about four clean passes with an 82-inch snowblower, averaging roughly two and a half to three minutes per driveway.
Travel time between houses is the problem, since the tractor tops out around 18 to 19 mph, much slower than a truck going house to house.
Yes, he recommends it for HOAs, townhomes, duplexes, or patio homes since you can shoot snow exactly where needed in tight spaces many plow companies turn down.
